3Com Router WL-537 User Manual

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■The Router has just been started up a nd is running a self-test routine, 
or
■The administrator has invoked the  Reset to Factory Defaults 
command, or
■The system software is in the pr ocess of being upgraded
In each of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current 
operation and the alert LED is Off.
Flashing slowly  - The Router has completed the  Reset to Factory Defaults
process, and is waiting for you to reset the unit. To do this, remove 
power, wait 10 seconds and...

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5 Cable/DSL Status LED
Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link)
If the LED is on, the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem 
is OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or 
received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the modem is switched 
off or there is a problem (refer to  Chapter 6
“Troubleshooting”).
Rear PanelThe rear panel (Figure 4) of the Router contains four LAN ports, one 
Ethernet Cable/DSL port, a...

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9 Ethernet Cable/DSL port
Use the supplied patch cable to connect  the Router to the Ethernet port 
on your cable or DSL modem. The port will automatically adjust to the 
correct speed and duplex, and will set itself to MDI or MDIX depending 
on the device to which they are  connected and the type of cable used.
10 Four 10/100 LAN ports
Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your Router to a computer, 
or to any other piece of equipment that ha s an Ethernet connection (for 
example, a...

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
IntroductionThis chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router, 
including:
■Connecting the Router to the Internet.
■Connecting the Router to  your network.
■Setting up your computers for ne tworking with the Router.
Safety Information WARNING: Please read the  “
Safety Information” section in Appendix D
before you start.
VORSICHT:  Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt  “
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise”
sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Ger ät einschalten.
AVERTISSEMENT:...

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When positioning your Router, ensure:
■It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.
■Cabling is away from power lines, fluor escent lighting fixtures, and 
sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband 
amplifiers.
■Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
■Air flow around the un it and through the vents in the side of the case 
is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of 
25 mm (1 in.) clearance....

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When making connections, be careful not to push the unit up and off the 
wall.
CAUTION:Only wall mount single unit s, do not wall mount stacked 
units.
Before you Install 
your RouterBefore you install and configur e your Router, you need the following 
additional information. If you do not  have this information, contact your 
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Space is provided below for you to record 
this information.
If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates...

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If your ISP allocates fixed or static IP information, you need the following 
information:
If your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over  a protocol other than 
PPPoE, you do not need any further information. This configuration is 
typical of cable connections.
Powering Up the 
RouterTo power up the Router:
1 Plug the power  adapter into the power adapter socket located on the 
back panel of the Router.
2 Plug the power adapter into a sta ndard electrical wall...

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Figure 5   Connecting the Router
To use your Router to conn ect to the Internet through an external cable 
or DSL modem:
1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the 
Cable/DSL port on the rear panel of the Router.
2 Insert the other end of th e cable into the RJ-45 port on your cable or DSL 
modem. Check that the Cable/DSL status LED lights on the Router.
3 Connect the cable or DSL modem to the Internet.
4 Connect your computer to one of the fo ur...

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To communicate wirelessly with your  Router, your wireless NIC should be 
set as follows:
■Encryption — none
■Service Area Name/SSID — 3Com
■Channel — 11